Research · 2026-10-22

Europe Uses Open NVIDIA Earth-2 AI Models for More Accurate Weather Forecasts

Several European projects have begun using open NVIDIA Earth-2 AI models to forecast weather and climate with greater local accuracy.

✨ Why Accurate Forecasts Matter

Weather forecasts matter for more than deciding whether to take an umbrella. Energy companies, insurance firms, and transport operators depend on them to plan their work around changing conditions.

A global forecast may show that a storm is forming over a region. But decisions about solar power plants, sea routes, or protecting insured property are based on what will happen in that specific location.

📌 What Is NVIDIA Earth-2

NVIDIA Earth-2 is a set of open AI models for forecasting weather and climate. They give developers and researchers tools to build their own forecasts without starting from scratch.

Some European organizations are already using these models in practice. This means the technology is moving out of the lab and helping to solve real-world tasks.

Sources: 🔗 NVIDIA Blog